About Us:Arif Gym is a wellness company dedicated to promoting healthy, active lifestyles for seniors. We offer chair yoga, Seated Exercise, Zumba Dance and Tai Chi classes in retirement communities across the U.S. and are currently expanding our team of passionate, experienced fitness instructors.
Who We're Looking For:We’re hiring experienced fitness professionals to teach chair yoga, seated exercise, dance, and/or Tai Chi classes who can lead on-site fitness sessions and are able to teach at least two out of the above class types we offer. Classes are conducted at various senior living communities, including independent and assisted living, memory care units, skilled nursing facilities, 55+ communities, senior centers, and private clubs.
The ideal candidate will be:
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Compassionate, patient, and caring
- Reliable and able to work independently
- Comfortable working with seniors, including individuals aged 80+ and those with physical or cognitive challenges
- Available to teach 5–10 hours per week during the hours of 9AM–12PM and 1PM–4PM
Class Details:Classes last between 45 and 60 minutes, use only bodyweight (no equipment), and are entirely seated. Group sizes range from 5 to 30 participants and typically run 1–8 times per month per location. You must be comfortable teaching both class types.Learn more about our class offerings here: Senior Fitness Classes: https://arifgym.com/services/senior-fitness/
Compensation Structure:Instructors begin at the following rates:
- $40 for 45-minute classes
- $50 for 60-minute classes
Your rate increases as you teach more classes and continue with Arif Gym:
- 45-Minute Classes
- $40: 0–20 monthly classes or 1 year of service
- $45: 21–40 monthly classes or 2 years of service
- $50: 41+ monthly classes or 3 years of service
- 60-Minute Classes
- $50: 0–20 monthly classes or 1 year of service
- $55: 21–40 monthly classes or 2 years of service
- $65: 41+ monthly classes or 3 years of service
We start you off with 1–3 monthly classes to help you build your schedule. As you perform well and gain traction with clients, we’ll continue to grow your class hours to reach your preferred weekly schedule.
Requirements:
- Experience: Prior experience teaching yoga or personal training, especially with seniors or individuals with disabilities
- Certification: A current yoga or personal training certification is required. If you’re not yet certified, consider https://www.yoga4seniors.com/
- Insurance: Liability insurance is mandatory
- Location: Our trainers teach classes within a 30 minute radius from where they live. Trainers are expected to drive to client-site locations to teach classes in-person. Classes will be grouped in the same geographic area to minimize travel time.
- Availability: Classes are held Monday–Sunday between 9AM–12PM and 1PM–4PM
Why Join Arif Gym?
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive hourly pay
- Fast payments via direct deposit
- The opportunity to make a real impact on seniors’ lives
- We handle marketing, scheduling, invoicing, and customer support—so you can focus on teaching
Interview Process:
- Submit an online application
- Provide two 15-minute demo videos
- Attend a 30-minute video interview
Learn More & Apply:
- - https://arifgym.com/services/senior-fitness/
Job Type: Part-time, Contract
Pay Range: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Relocation Requirement: Far Rockaway, NY – Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On-site (in-person classes at local facilities)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person